Episode 079: The NBA 125G League

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Episode 079: The NBA 125G League

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The G-League will offer $125,000 contracts to top high schoolers

• G League to offer $125K to elite prospects as alternative to college one-and-done route (ESPN)

The Brewers took pitcher-switching to the next level

• The Brewers’ Pitcher Switcheroo May Be Coming Soon To A Game Near You (FiveThirtyEight)

Wimbledon announces final-set tie-breaks

• Wimbledon puts end to marathon matches with final-set tie-breaks (The Guardian)

Nike partners with a competitive gamer for the first time

• Nike Signs Endorsement Deal with RNG Player Uzi (The Esports Observer)

Canelo Alvarez signs the largest athlete contract in sports history with DAZN

• Canelo Alvarez signs 5-year, 11-fight deal worth minimum $365 million with DAZN (ESPN)

The Marlins are moving their home run sculpture

• Derek Jeter gets his wish: The Marlins home run sculpture is outta there (Miami Herald)
• Miami Marlins Home Run Sculpture in Action (StevieB! on YouTube)

Credits

• Theme music from OverClocked ReMix (http://ocremix.org): Super Dodge Ball “Friendly Fire” by Level 99 and WillRock